LSU baseball overcomes five-run first inning deficit, keeps season alive with NCAA tournament win over Wofford - Louisiana news - NewsLocker (2024)

CHAPEL HILL - The LSU baseball team will play at least one more game this season.The Tigers gave up five first-inning runs to Wofford in an elimination game Sunday afternoon, but the LSU bats came alive and led the Tigers to a 13-6 win.LSU starting pitcher Nate Ackenhausen only lasted 0.2 innings, allowing five runs (four earned) on three hits. Griffin Herring came into get the final out of the inning, but not before allowing three inherited runners to score.From then on Herring would shut down

LSU baseball to start Sam Dutton in winner-take-all Chapel Hill Regional championship

CHAPEL HILL - LSU baseball is set for the Chapel Hill Regional winner-take-all championship game with North Carolina.The Tigers take on the Tar Heels at 5 p.m. CT on ESPN2 Monday afternoon.Sam Dutton will start on the mound for LSU. Dutton’s last start came in the last game of the regular season against Ole Miss. Dutton only pitched one inning, but didn’t allow a run.Dutton pitched in Saturday’s loss to UNC, only getting one out while allowing two runs.Geaux Tigers

Louisiana senators OK Kenneth Loftin's controversial appointment to run Juvenile Justice

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana's state senators on Monday approved Kenneth Loftin for the top spot in the Office of Juvenile Justice despite concerns over the way he led the Ware Youth Center in north Louisiana.Loftin had said that accusations that Ware staff members sexually abused children or engaged in psychological torture were "flat-out lies." The New York Times in 2022 published a lengthy article detailing a series of accusations detailing abuse and neglect.Senate President Pro Tem Reg

Louisiana won't renew deal to place float in Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, Nungesser says

BATON ROUGE — Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser said Monday that Louisiana will not send a float to this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City because last year's appearance wasn't worth the cost.Speaking to the Baton Rouge Press Club on Monday, Nungesser said that state had far better results with its participation in the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on New Year's Day."We won't be in the Macy's parade this year," Nungesser said. "It was the end of a three-year contrac

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East Baton Rouge residents, business owners eligible for 20% flood insurance discount in October

BATON ROUGE — Starting in October, East Baton Rouge Parish residents and business owners will be eligible for a 20% discount on their flood insurance premiums, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Monday.The discount stems from the parish's elevation to a Class 6 rating on the National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System. The FEMA-determined rating was elevated following their evaluation of the parish's floodplain management activities and commitment to reducin

Gonzales Police officer pleads guilty to anonymously sending harassing text messages

GONZALES — A Gonzales Police officer pleaded guilty to sending anonymous and threatening text messages dating back to September 2023, court records show.Duane Carpenter, 48, pleaded guilty to three counts of improper telephone communication on May 22. According to court records, one of the charges, which he initially pleaded not guilty to when he was arraigned in March, was dropped.Carpenter will serve 30 days in the Ascension Parish jail and pay a fine of $100 for the misdem

Geismar volunteer firefighter passes away after fight with leukemia

GEISMAR - The captain of the Geismar Volunteer Fire Department, Arrington Beasley, passed away Monday after a fight with leukemia. Beasley was fighting the cancer and all the symptoms that came with it. "He will be sorely missed by his family, friends, fire department, and community," read a post from Ascension Parish Fire District #1. The Geismar Volunteer Fire Department had been planning to host a benefit plate lunch on June 22 as well as a raffle in August for Beasley's me

Geismar Fire captain passes away after fight with leukemia

GEISMAR - The captain of the Geismar Volunteer Fire Department, Arrington Beasley, passed away Monday after a fight with leukemia. Beasley was fighting the cancer and all the symptoms that came with it. "He will be sorely missed by his family, friends, fire department, and community," read a post from Ascension Parish Fire District #1. The Geismar Volunteer Fire Department had been planning to host a benefit plate lunch on June 22 as well as a raffle in August for Beasley's me

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Village of Tangipahoa under boil advisory after shutting off well due to water main break

TANGIPAHOA — The village of Tangipahoa has been put under a boil advisory after the village shut off its well Monday following a water main break.The town announced the shut down around noon on their Facebook page. According to town officials, the break came after landscapers with Tangipahoa Parish accidently hit the water line with their lawn equipment.Updates will be posted on the Village Of Tangipahoa Facebook page, Mayor Shelia Martin said in a statementThere is currently no word

Village of Tangipahoa shuts down well after water main break

TANGIPAHOA — The village of Tangipahoa shut off its well Monday following a water main break.The town announced the shut down around noon on their Facebook page. According to town officials, the break came after landscapers with Tangipahoa Parish accidently hit the water line with their lawn equipment.There is currently no word on how long the shut down will last, or if the shut down requires a water advisory or any other precautions.Permalink| Comments

DOTD announces overnight closure on I-12 eastbound

BATON ROUGE - As part of the College flyover project on I-10 and I-12, I-12 eastbound will be closed overnight on Friday. I-12 eastbound at the split will be closed for construction starting Friday at 10 p.m. and will be reopened on Saturday at 5 a.m..Drivers will have to continue on I-10 eastbound and exit at Essen Lane, make a left turn and continue to the I-12 eastbound ramp to bypass the segment closed for construction. Permalink| Comments

2une In Previews: LA Night Jam

ZACHARY - Spend the weekend in Zachary watching Louisiana's only extreme water sports competition!This morning on 2une, JP spoke with representatives from the Louisiana Night Jam, a competition and exhibition for extreme water sports this Saturday in Zachary. For more information, visit the event website here, and watch the video above. Permalink| Comments

Monday marks end of regular legislative session

BATON ROUGE - Monday marks the end of the regular legislative session in the capitol, which means dozens of bills are heading to the governor's desk to be signed. One of those bills would allow parents to use public funds to send their children to private schools in the form of the La. Gator Scholarship, which will go into effect in 2025. Other bills include two that would give the governor more control over the boards of commission and ethics, respectively. A bill th

Sunday Journal: Hurricane Season 2024

BATON ROUGE - This week on Sunday Journal, JP talked hurricane season with officials and residents of the capital area. See how different organizations and preparing while looking back on past hurricane seasons in the Sunday Journal above. Permalink| Comments

St. George firefighters save duckling that fell into drain

BATON ROUGE - St. George firefighters sprung into action Saturday when a duckling fell into a drain and was left behind by its family. The fire department said the crew was coming back from a call and waiting on a family of ducks to cross the street before proceeding. As they crossed the road, one ducking fell into a drain while its parents and siblings marched on. Firefighters got into the drain and saved the baby animal. The duckling was taken to a bird wildlife rehabilitato

Saturday's storms leave Walker residents without power for roughly 24 hours

WALKER - Residents in Livingston Parish dealt with severe weather that may be a preview of what scientists say could be an active hurricane season.Saturday night's storm hit residents of Collins Place subdivision in Walker. Residents reported seeing hail, fallen trees, debris and experienced power outages."I don't think we were prepared for how bad it was going to be, with the trees and everything else," resident Sandra Griscom said.Griscom says she went to a hotel after losing power and not ow

LSU baseball holds off North Carolina, forces winner-take-all Chapel Hill Regional championship game

CHAPEL HILL - LSU baseball’s hot bats helped the Tigers beat North Carolina on Sunday and forced a winner-take-all Chapel Hill Regional Championship.After scoring 13 runs in an elimination game against Wofford earlier Sunday, LSU put eight more on the board in an 8-4 win over the Tar Heels Sunday night.The Tiger victory forces another Chapel Hill Regional Championship game Monday because the game was North Carolina’s first loss.Josh Pearson got LSU going with a two-run home

Baton Rouge General celebrates survivors on National Cancer Survivors Day

BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge General celebrated their patients who beat the odds Sunday on National Cancer Survivors Day, The event celebrated those who have survived cancer, as well as the community who has supported them during their journey."Cancer touches almost everybody in some way, so having a day to celebrate and take advantage of some of the positive feelings we're having is important,” said Meghan Parrish, BRG's Vice President of Marketing & Communications.&nbs

Denham Road in Central closed due to culvert failure

CENTRAL - Drivers in Central will need to take detours as Denham Road west of Four Oaks Drive is completely closed Sunday afternoon.The City of Central announced the closure at 4:45 p.m. Sunday after a day of heavy storms Saturday and scattered showers Sunday morning. The city said the road was closed due to a culvert failure and it will be a long-term closure. Central Police Chief Roger Corcoran said there are barricades up to stop drivers from using the road. Anyone who moves them wi

Chow Chow crowned top dog in Jambalaya Cluster Dog Show

GONZALES - Sunday was the final day of the annual Jambalaya Cluster Dog Show, which brought in hundreds of dogs to compete for best in show. Over the last four days, the Lamar Dixon Expo Center has hosted between 600 and 700 dogs per day. This year's competition featured more than 201 dog breeds competing in 7 different groups.The Chow Chow was crowned the winner of the show and the Boxer won reserve best in show. The winner of each group moves on to the best in show tournamen

16-year-old girl killed in targeted attack Sunday morning

RESERVE - Deputies are searching for the person who shot and killed a 16-year-old early Sunday morning. The St. John Parish Sheriff's Office said Aariah Henry was found shot around 2 a.m. along Airline Highway near Central Avenue. Henry was taken to a hospital where she died. Deputies said after taking witness statements and looking at camera footage, Henry's death appears to be a targeted attack. There are no leads or suspects at this time. Anyone with information ca

One person hurt in shooting along Beech Street on Sunday

BATON ROUGE - One person was shot multiple times and taken to a hospital Sunday morning. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened around 11:30 a.m. along Beech Street, between North Foster and Beechwood drives. No more information about the shooting or the victim has been released.  Permalink| Comments

LSU baseball overcomes five-run deficit, keeps season alive win over Wofford

CHAPEL HILL - The LSU baseball team will play at least one more game this season.The Tigers gave up five first-inning runs to Wofford in an elimination game Sunday afternoon, but the LSU bats came alive and led the Tigers to a 13-6 win.LSU starting pitcher Nate Ackenhausen only lasted 0.2 innings, allowing five runs (four earned) on three hits. Griffin Herring came into get the final out of the inning, but not before allowing three inherited runners to score.From then on Herring would shut down

WNBA upgrades foul on Caitlin Clark by Chennedy Carter, fines Angel Reese for no postgame interview

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA on Sunday upgraded Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter’s foul against Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark to a flagrant-1 violation after reviewing the play.Carter gave a shoulder shot to Clark that knocked her to the floor before an inbound pass during the third quarter of Saturday’s 71-70 win by the Fever. The officials called it an away-from-the-ball foul and didn’t review the play. It was deemed

Israeli leader Netanyahu faces growing pressure at home after Biden's Gaza proposal

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s prime minister faced growing pressure Saturday after U.S. President Joe Biden announced a proposed agreement to end the fighting in Gaza, with many Israelis urging Benjamin Netanyahu to embrace the deal but far-right allies threatening to collapse his government if he does.Netanyahu called a permanent cease-fire in Gaza a “nonstarter” until long-standing conditions for ending the war are

I-10/I-110 split westbound shut down due to 18-wheeler blocking road

BATON ROUGE - The I-10/I-110 split westbound is currently blocked off due to an 18-wheeler blocking the road.Video shows officials attempting to move the truck as it is lodged into the concrete wall, blocking the road.It is unclear if anyone is injured. Drivers are advised to use an alternative route.Permalink| Comments

I-10/I-110 split westbound reopened after 18-wheeler blocked road

BATON ROUGE - The I-10/I-110 split westbound is now reopened after being blocked off  by an 18-wheeler.Video showed officials attempting to move the truck as it is was lodged into the concrete wall, blocking the road.Permalink| Comments

Overnight shooting in Ohio street kills 1, wounds 2 dozen others, some critically, police say

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An early morning shooting on a street in Ohio killed one person and injured 24 others, some critically, police said.Police said shots were reported early Sunday just after midnight in the city of Akron, where multiple victims struck by gunfire were reported. Local hospitals told emergency dispatchers soon afterward that people were arriving in their emergency departments with gunshot wounds.Capt. Michael Miller, an Akron police public information officer, said Sunda

Overnight shooting in Ohio kills 1, wounds two dozen others

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An early morning shooting on a street in Ohio killed one person and injured 24 others, some critically, police said.Police said shots were reported early Sunday just after midnight in the city of Akron, where multiple victims struck by gunfire were reported. Local hospitals told emergency dispatchers soon afterward that people were arriving in their emergency departments with gunshot wounds.Capt. Michael Miller, an Akron police public information officer, said Sunda

Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever edge Angel Reese and Chicago Sky for first home win, 71-70

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark tossed the ball high into the air as time expired Saturday. Veteran guard Kelsey Mitchell just started clapping.Finally, after four consecutive home losses, the Fever were celebrating.In the latest matchup between college rivals Clark and Angel Reese, and on a day former South Carolina star Kamilla Cardoso made her regular-season pro debut in front of another sellout crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Clark finished with 11 points, e